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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/13/french-motorcyclist-thomas-bourgin-killed-at-dakar/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/13/french-motorcyclist-thomas-bourgin-killed-at-dakar/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/13/french-motorcyclist-thomas-bourgin-killed-at-dakar/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, Safety, South AmericaThe 2013 Dakar Rally has claimed another life. Organizers have confirmed 25-year-old motorcycle rider Thomas Bourgin died after colliding with an oncoming Chilean police vehicle while in transit to the start of a stage.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013 dakardakardakar rallyrallySun, 13 Jan 2013 14:17:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21017219/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/01/13/french-motorcyclist-thomas-bourgin-killed-at-dakar/21017219/article-detail.xml21017219http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F01%2Fthomas-bourgin.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F01%2Fthomas-bourgin.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/09/dakar-flub-gets-robby-gordon-a-cursin/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/09/dakar-flub-gets-robby-gordon-a-cursin/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/09/dakar-flub-gets-robby-gordon-a-cursin/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, Motorsports, Videos, South AmericaRobby Gordon is off to a rough start in the 2013 Dakar Rally Raid. First, the racer broke reverse trying to free his rig from a sand dune. That news sent him into a fit of rage captured on an in-cabin camera. We'll just say the language isn't safe for work or for younger ears, but for everyone else it's well worth checking out below. Shortly thereafter, events turned even worse when Gordon cleared a dune only to fall victim to deep, soft sand at the bottom. When his Hummer hit the loose terrain, the nose dug in, pitching the whole machine onto its roof. Both Gordon and his co-driver wound up having to dig themselves out of the wreck.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013 dakardakarrobby gordonWed, 09 Jan 2013 20:00:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21017275/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/01/09/dakar-flub-gets-robby-gordon-a-cursin/21017275/article-detail.xml21017275http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F01%2Frobby-gordon-dakar-2013-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F01%2Frobby-gordon-dakar-2013-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/20/mini-countryman-by-x-raid-set-for-dakar/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/20/mini-countryman-by-x-raid-set-for-dakar/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/20/mini-countryman-by-x-raid-set-for-dakar/#commentsFiled under: Design/Style, Motorsports, South America, UKMini is gearing up to head back to Dakar. The company campaigned five ALL4 racecars last year, and took the overall victory with driver Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret. Second place also fell to Mini, and the remaining three cars soaked up spots in the top ten for an impressive finish. This year, Mini is headed back with specially-prepared Countryman models in competition as Peterhansel attempts to defend his crown from a new crop of rivals. The team will also make use of Countryman service vehicles, all fitted with an off-road package and a spate of Mini accessories to help them overcome the 5,000 miles of brutal terrain through Peru.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2013 dakardakarminimini countrymanrally raidTue, 20 Nov 2012 17:04:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21018054/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/11/20/mini-countryman-by-x-raid-set-for-dakar/21018054/article-detail.xml21018054http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F11%2Fmini-countryman-dakar-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F11%2Fmini-countryman-dakar-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/honda-will-compete-in-2013-dakar-rally/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/honda-will-compete-in-2013-dakar-rally/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/03/honda-will-compete-in-2013-dakar-rally/#commentsFiled under: Motorsports, South America, Motorcycle, RacingHonda has announced that it will take part in the 2013 Dakar Rally next January with a special motorcycle works team. It's been 23 years since Honda last took part in the rally, back when it took place in Europe and Africa and sailed under the Paris-Dakar banner. Between 1981 and 1989, Honda walked away with the gold five times, but hasn't so much as touched a grain of sand on the new course that spans from Peru through Chile and into Argentina. Team HRC is out to change that with its new four-rider team.